Hybrid wooden skyscraper planned for Canada

In May 2019, Perkins and Will announced plans to build Earth Tower, the tallest hybrid wooden skyscraper in Vancouver. The project, in collaboration with Delta Land Development, will feature cross-laminated timber for structural elements and a concrete core. The building will include residential apartments, an outdoor garden, and commercial spaces for retail and offices. The design emphasizes sustainability and innovative use of materials.

Who is collaborating with Perkins and Will to develop the Earth Tower?

• The Daily Hive

• Arch Daily

• Green Spec

• Delta Land Development

What material is primarily used for the structural columns and floor plates of the Earth Tower?

• Reinforced steel

• Cross-laminated timber

• Concrete

• Glass

What is the fire resistance duration of the cross-laminated timber used in the Earth Tower?

• 15, 30, and 45 minutes

• 30, 60, and 90 minutes

• 60, 90, and 120 minutes

• 45, 60, and 75 minutes

How many residential apartments are planned for the Earth Tower?

• 250

• 100

• 150

• 200

What type of spaces are planned at the base of the Earth Tower?

• Library and community center

• Parking lots

• Retail stores, restaurants, and offices

• Gym and swimming pool